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Virgil Lampton landscapes of the Southwest : East Gallery, August 4 - September 28, 2014.

Virgil Lampton East Gallery - August 4 - September 28, 2014
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Virgil Lampton
Magic Valley of the Rio Grande
by Virgil Lampton
West of Phoenix by Virgil Lampton
Virgil Lampton
Landscapes of the Southwest
East Gallery - August 4 - September 28, 2014
The vibrant colors and textures of Claremore
artist Virgil Lampton's paintings sweep across
the canvas with dramatic movement,
conjuring images of high winds on the plains
and approaching storms. Bold hues and
varied brush strokes dance on the surface,
much like an Oklahoma sunset. The works in
this exhibit, titled Landscapes of the
Southwest, are inspired by the atmosphere
and dramatic weather events in Oklahoma
and bordering southwest.
Lampton's paintings combine the American western
landscape tradition with abstract expressionism. While
his technique shows influence of Dutch American
abstract expressionist Willem de Kooning, Lampton's
theme and composition recall the stormy seascapes
and romanticism of British landscape painter Joseph
Mallord William Turner. Of Lampton's paintings, writer
Ernest Goldstein once wrote, "In his work, reflected
light plays tricks within the landscape. The viewer sees
the substance of the landscape, which is at once
tangible, and a stormy ocean where hills undulate like
waves and vibrate with the colors of the sea. The
repetition of large forms erupting in rhythmical motions
gives the feeling of nature performing its dance of life
and death."
Lampton earned his Bachelor of Arts
and Master of Arts degrees from
Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg,
Kansas, and also studied at the
University of Denver and the Kansas
City Art Institute. He is Professor
Emeritus of the University of Tulsa
where he taught from 1971 to 2006.
Before settling in Tulsa, Lampton held
art faculty positions in Columbus,
Kansas; Carthage, Missouri; and
Independence, Kansas.
Lampton's artwork has been exhibited in galleries throughout the United States and is
included in numerous private collections including the Phillips Collection, in the International
Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center, and the Upjohn Company in Tokyo, Japan.
He is best known for his landscapes, but Lampton's portfolio includes pure abstract
exercises in color and composition as well as drawings, graphics, ceramics, and sculpture.
Lampton is the recipient of multiple awards and honors
for his work in the arts and education. He was
presented with the Arts in Education Award during the
2002 Oklahoma Governor's Arts Awards. In 2006,
Capitol Exhibitions
The Capitol is home to four art
galleries, exhibiting works of
current and past Oklahoma
artists.
East Gallery
North Gallery
Governor's Gallery
Betty Price Gallery
About the East Gallery
Located on the first floor of the
Capitol, the East Gallery
features paintings and mixed
media works by current
Oklahoma artists. Exhibits rotate
approximately every 60 days.
Hours:
Weekdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekends 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (use
west entrance)
The East Gallery is curated by
the Oklahoma Arts Council. For
more information contact our
Curator of Education and Capitol
Galleries.
Past East Gallery Exhibitions
Selection of Artists for
Exhibition
Upcoming East Gallery
Exhibits
James Gaar (Tulsa)
June 2 - July 27
Virgil Lampton (Claremore)
August 4 - September 28
Dana Tiger (Muskogee)
October 6 - December 7
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Virgil Lampton East Gallery - August 4 - September 28, 2014
file:///P|/PDFs%2089/Virgil%20Lampton%20East%20Gallery%20-%20August%204%20-%20September%2028,%202014.htm[8/11/2014 11:32:55 AM]
Virgil Lampton
Magic Valley of the Rio Grande
by Virgil Lampton
West of Phoenix by Virgil Lampton
Virgil Lampton
Landscapes of the Southwest
East Gallery - August 4 - September 28, 2014
The vibrant colors and textures of Claremore
artist Virgil Lampton's paintings sweep across
the canvas with dramatic movement,
conjuring images of high winds on the plains
and approaching storms. Bold hues and
varied brush strokes dance on the surface,
much like an Oklahoma sunset. The works in
this exhibit, titled Landscapes of the
Southwest, are inspired by the atmosphere
and dramatic weather events in Oklahoma
and bordering southwest.
Lampton's paintings combine the American western
landscape tradition with abstract expressionism. While
his technique shows influence of Dutch American
abstract expressionist Willem de Kooning, Lampton's
theme and composition recall the stormy seascapes
and romanticism of British landscape painter Joseph
Mallord William Turner. Of Lampton's paintings, writer
Ernest Goldstein once wrote, "In his work, reflected
light plays tricks within the landscape. The viewer sees
the substance of the landscape, which is at once
tangible, and a stormy ocean where hills undulate like
waves and vibrate with the colors of the sea. The
repetition of large forms erupting in rhythmical motions
gives the feeling of nature performing its dance of life
and death."
Lampton earned his Bachelor of Arts
and Master of Arts degrees from
Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg,
Kansas, and also studied at the
University of Denver and the Kansas
City Art Institute. He is Professor
Emeritus of the University of Tulsa
where he taught from 1971 to 2006.
Before settling in Tulsa, Lampton held
art faculty positions in Columbus,
Kansas; Carthage, Missouri; and
Independence, Kansas.
Lampton's artwork has been exhibited in galleries throughout the United States and is
included in numerous private collections including the Phillips Collection, in the International
Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center, and the Upjohn Company in Tokyo, Japan.
He is best known for his landscapes, but Lampton's portfolio includes pure abstract
exercises in color and composition as well as drawings, graphics, ceramics, and sculpture.
Lampton is the recipient of multiple awards and honors
for his work in the arts and education. He was
presented with the Arts in Education Award during the
2002 Oklahoma Governor's Arts Awards. In 2006,
Capitol Exhibitions
The Capitol is home to four art
galleries, exhibiting works of
current and past Oklahoma
artists.
East Gallery
North Gallery
Governor's Gallery
Betty Price Gallery
About the East Gallery
Located on the first floor of the
Capitol, the East Gallery
features paintings and mixed
media works by current
Oklahoma artists. Exhibits rotate
approximately every 60 days.
Hours:
Weekdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Weekends 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (use
west entrance)
The East Gallery is curated by
the Oklahoma Arts Council. For
more information contact our
Curator of Education and Capitol
Galleries.
Past East Gallery Exhibitions
Selection of Artists for
Exhibition
Upcoming East Gallery
Exhibits
James Gaar (Tulsa)
June 2 - July 27
Virgil Lampton (Claremore)
August 4 - September 28
Dana Tiger (Muskogee)
October 6 - December 7
About Us Our Programs Grants Arts in Schools Arts in Communities Art at the Capitol Art Networks
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